CAMILLE CLARKE BUTLER
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SUMMARY: Seasoned writer and editor with background spanning print publishing and
new media. Years of experience and expansive knowledge in both digital and traditional
publishing.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Web Content Management
• Article Development/Research
• Writing Articles, Columns, and Reviews for print media
• Copyediting/Proofreading
• SEO Specialist
EMPLOYMENT:
WebMD – New York, NY – Editorial Consultant (July
2012 – Sept 2012)
Facilitated transfer of web content to new content management system. Organized
written content and images for WebMD’s re-launch of Food and Recipe Center.
Corrected inconsistencies between CMS templates and the live site. Instructed
new hires in editing procedures. Managed and update daily status reports for
project manager.
Connors Group – Exchange Place, NJ – Web Content Associate (July
2008 – April 2011)
Copy-edited in-depth daily analysis, news and education articles for two financial
websites (TradingMarkets.com and FXMarkets.com). Prepared articles for online
publishing by adding and checking HTML and XML codes. Assisted Editor-in-
Chief in daily preparation and publishing of articles including headline writing
and content acquisition. Other publishing-related skills included: the ability to
follow a style guide and SEO guidelines for writing meta description, keywords,
title tags and other elements for indexing. Copy-edited two books on trading
stocks and other commodities.
WebMD – New York, NY – Editorial Consultant (September
2007 – July 2008)
Reviewed and edited online content based on editorial guidelines. Migrated files
using Documentum, a Content Management System. Tracked changes and used
HTML coding. Updated SEO to increase traffic. Maintained good team
relationships and communication with project manager and consultants.
John Wiley & Sons Inc. – Hoboken, NJ – Editorial Consultant (June 2007 –
September 2007)
Worked with editors in the development of college texts in the area of computer
science and engineering. Supported editorial team with all activities leading to
publication, including acting as a personal assistant to commissioning editors and
overseeing tasks such as issuing contracts and dealing with royalties. Established
appropriate filing and database records pertaining to manuscript reviews, text
revision files, and author/reviewer prospect files. Employed analysis tools to
create and publish custom surveys. Utilized e-mail, Wiley portal system, and/or
AS400 system to verify information, comp books, request reports, products and
materials.
CH II Publishers – New York, NY – Editorial Assistant (February 2001 –
June 2007)
Wrote news briefs, feature articles and reviews for quarterly journal. Wrote
content, edited and traffic two weekly newsletters electronically. Closely
monitored news and current events relevant to race and higher education.
Provided research backup for literature searching, bibliographical citations,
photos and other art, as well as, other research needed. Fact checked, copyedited
and proofread materials prior to publication. Maintained website (www.jbhe.com)
by writing, editing and posting articles. Coordinated the smooth transfer of
content from current print edition to
Web. Served as the main contact with book publicity managers. Requested
advance and/or review book copies, obtained rights to use materials, and created
efficient book review and copyright databases. Provided any other editorial/office
assistance needed, as assigned by Editor-in- Chief.
EDUCATION:
BARUCH COLLEGE, New York, NY – Bachelor of Arts – Business
Journalism /Creative Writing. December 2000 – graduated Magna Cum Laude
WRITING DISTINCTIONS:
• News articles on Buddhism in daily life published by The World Tribune, a journal on Buddhist
perspectives on peace, culture and education. October 2008; August 2007; July 2007; May
2007; March 2007; January 2006; February 2005.
• Wrote Buddhist perspective on “transforming ones fundamental attitude to problems and the
suffering that usually accompanies them,” accepted by Living Buddhism. March/April 2007.
• Researched and wrote articles for The Race Relations Reporter, a weekly electronic bulletin of
news, surveys, and a chronicle of race-related incidents from across the United States. February
2001 – May 2007.
• Awarded New York Women in Communications Inc. Scholarship for journalism that
demonstrated extraordinary humanity and commitment to the community. April 1999.
AFFILIATIONS:
The National Association of Black Journalists; Investigative Reporters and
Editors Inc.; Emigrant Savings Bank Community Scholarship Board of Directors.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
AP style; Dow Jones Style; Basic HTML and XML knowledge; Familiar with
DCTM; Adobe Dreamweaver; QuarkXpress; PhotoShop; Microsoft Office (Excel,
Word, PowerPoint); LexisNexis internet research.